Count Welfperg Arrives as Envoy to Court in London
From the London Gazette tallying reports on January 28 a new Envoy Extraordinary Count Welfperg arrives in London replacing Count Kevenhuller. The entry notes no word from the Duke of Gloucester since Leghorn to Naples and details local political and court updates. It also covers a coroner writ for Devon and various criminal and social notices.
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London Gazette
Turix
Count Welfperg
Count Kevenhuller
London
House of Lords
Duke of Gloucester
Leghorn
Naples
John Cater
Robert Pigot
Mr. Cater
Guildhall
Asgill
Turrer
Stephenson
Sawbridge
Oliver
Kirkman
Plumbe
Crosby
Peers
Glyn
Wilkes
Bird
Trecothick
Bankes
Bridgen
Townsend
Ladbroke
Alsop
Kite
Halifax
Shakespeare
Esdaile
Kennet
Roffeter
Dublin
Dr. Lucas
St. George’s Hanover Square
Bow-street
Meff. van Neck and Co
Bank of England
Caldwell
Coventry-street
Sidcup
Footsscray
Kent
Maidstone
Dartford
Geo. Hayward
Nympsfield
Gloucester
John Hayward
Chawleigh
Devon
Rogers
Chulmleigh
Susannah Aram
Robert Cartwright
Upper Brookstreet
Elizabeth Mayne
Pantonfreet
Mason
Piccadilly
Hall
Bond-street
Speediman
Arandd-street
Strand
Teffeyman
York
Spetchman
Sayyth
W. Bayley
Cockspur-street
A. Rothwell
New Bond Iret
J. Grosvenor
Angel and Crown
Holtorn
Francis Newhe
St. Paul’s Church-yard
J. Price
India House
Leidenham Street
Price
R. Dalton
New Cross
Deptford
William Dalton
W. Lowther
Hatton-garden
Lowther
Mr. Cooke
Pater-noster-Row
MS Vincent
Old Bond- Street
Bull-head-court
Newgate-streets
T. Greenough
King’s
Ludgate
Tolu
Cogkspur-street
King’s Bench
Ledgate Street
Corruption and protest over Lord Sandwich's Portsmouth birthday
A letter to the Printer condemns political corruption, detailing bribery, contractors, and manipulation in Portsmouth linked to Lord Sandwich and Lord North. The writer attacks the court, nobles, and pliant gentry, urging extirpation of the corrupt influence on elections. He cites St John’s candidacy and calls for defense of public liberty.
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Printer
Lord Sandwich
Portsmouth
George Inn
Northampton
Georg
Lord North
Lord Lardwich
St. Johan
Inhabitants Plead Against Night Howling Troops
Residents of Brompton, Chatham, Rochester and Stroud request fuseeer officers in barracks to stop nightly cries that resemble tortures of the Inquisition. The note, dated Rochester January 27 1772, complains the sounds frighten listeners and reflect poorly on the troops.
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Brompton
Chatham
Rochester
Stroud
Pomade ou Port Poury Pomade a la Concumbre
A terse note describes Pomade or Port Poury Pomade in a concumbre context. The text hints at a trade or product name linked to a locale or culture, with unclear details beyond the reference to Pomade items.
Winchester Election Date Fixed For Wednesday Next
Winchester on January 29, 1772 notes that the election day is fixed for Wednesday in February, with the exact date to be announced later. The brief item confirms timing and the next steps for voters and officials.
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Winchester
N.B
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Valentines
Southampton
Wincheer
Lord Henley
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H. P. St. John
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Church of England
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